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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.36, 1,161 and 695.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.36, 1,161 and 695.76 is: 957.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.36 : 1,161 = 695.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.36/1,161 = 695.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.36x = 1,161 × 695.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.36x = 807,777.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,777.36/843.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.81

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